Emergency Preparedness of Families of Children with Developmental Disabilities: What Public Health and Safety Emergency Planners Need to Know

• 2015

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• Susan Wolf-Fordham; Carol Curtin; Melissa Maslin; Linda Bandini; Charles Hamad
PMID: 25779895DOI: https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.2015.0213

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This article is about emergency preparedness for families with children who have developmental disabilities. It describes a study that found many families are not well-prepared for emergencies, even though they understand its importance. The article suggests ways to improve preparedness, like providing training and support to parents and involving local emergency services in planning. It also highlights the need for better coordination among agencies and recommends changes in policies to ensure children's needs are prioritized during disasters. The goal is to help these families create effective plans and access necessary resources during emergencies.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Developmental Disabilities; Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Family; Family Characteristics; Public Health Administration; Disabled Children; Vulnerable Populations

Institutions: University of Massachusetts

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